The Run

The Run Route

The "Porchlight" run is along the lawns of Tankerton Slopes which roll gently towards the sea. With beautiful views out to sea the 5km run will lead you up to finish.

The run is predominantly fast and flat, starting with a long, slightly downhill grassy stretch to the promenade that passes the skate park. You will then be directed to go right around the Swalecliffe Nature Reserve before re-joining the promenade and continuing to the turnaround point by the Seaview Holiday Park. 

On the return, you will go straight through the nature reserve before re-joining the promenade all the way to a steady incline back onto the Slopes, leaving only a 300m run to the finish line. Please keep right on the promenade and overtake on the left, taking care to avoid oncoming runners. 

You will need to display your race number on your front during the run leg. Please ensure it is visible when you are coming into the finish area, as the timing chips are backed up by video technology to ensure accurate times. We will also be letting spectators know who to cheer for as you cross the finish line, but we can't do this if we can't see your race number. Here is a link to the run course. 

The promenade and slopes are open to the public. On a sunny summer’s day, there will be walkers and dog walkers along the run course, so please give people and animals a wide berth.